Patient's question:
The child is three years old. The day before yesterday, they had a fever of 38.7 degrees and were diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease at the hospital. After treatment, their temperature returned to normal and they haven't had a fever since. However, today, blisters have appeared on their hands and there are also some red spots on their feet, which are not very noticeable.Doctor's answer:
Hello, hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses, primarily affecting children under the age of 5. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, and in some cases, it may lead to complications such as myocarditis, pulmonary edema, and aseptic meningitis.If there are no complications, the prognosis for hand, foot, and mouth disease is generally good, with most patients recovering within a week. The main treatment principle is symptomatic therapy. Antiviral medications and traditional Chinese herbal remedies for clearing heat and detoxifying, such as ribavirin and banlangen, as well as vitamins B and C, can be taken. Patients with complications may receive intramuscular injections of immunoglobulin.
During the illness, it is important to provide enhanced care for the child and maintain good oral hygiene. Gargling with physiological saline or warm water before and after meals is recommended, and a diet consisting of liquid or semi-liquid, non-irritating foods is advisable.